LBUSD school workers raise possibility of strike as contract talks remain stalled
The union representing employees like custodians, maintenance staff and nutrition workers says many of its members make minimum wage and deserve a larger raise.
LBUSD sends students home with COVID tests, sees attendance tick back up
The tests arrived too late to screen kids before they returned from winter break, so the LBUSD nows recommends parents use them when they’re notified of possible exposures.
LBUSD students saw drop in test scores last year, reflecting pandemic challenges
“We’re seeing that the kids of color, the kids in poverty, the kids who are the furthest from success, they were the ones harmed the greatest,” one official said.
Nearly 500 teachers miss school Monday amid COVID-19 surge
Despite the challenges of filling those vacancies, Eftychiou said there are no plans to close schools.
Teachers, students absent amid COVID surge; district struggles to fill vacancies
On Monday, the LBUSD had 369 requests for a substitute teacher, a little more than triple what they’d normally get on the Monday after winter break, an LBUSD spokesperson said.
LBUSD students return to campuses amid spike in COVID-19 cases
“We dropped our kids off today and I had a sinking feeling that I’m throwing my kiddos into some kind of a fire,” one parent said.
LBUSD board moves forward in process to sell 2 vacant properties
The two vacant buildings at 999 Atlantic Ave. and 4310 Long Beach Blvd. are among the seven properties the district has designated “surplus” land.
Continued decline in enrollment will mean a tighter budget next year, LBUSD says
Long Beach Unified expects to rely heavily on its reserves in the next few years as declining enrollment and lower attendance hurt its bottom line.
‘National School Shooting Day’ threat isn’t credible, LBUSD says; schools to stay open Friday
“State and local law enforcement officers have investigated the threat, did not find any specific links to Long Beach Unified School District, and have determined the threat is not credible,” the LBUSD said.
Lakewood High School students hold demonstration in support of sexual assault victims
Students at Lakewood High School held a demonstration in support of sexual assault victims after anonymous social media posts accused students of inappropriate behavior.